Designed to accommodate video cameras weighing 29 lbs, the Manfrotto 509HD Professional Video Head is an indispensable accessory. It features a four-step counterbalance mechanism to ensure optimum balance and a quick setup. The unique Advance Balancing Recorder function memorizes the perfect balanced position for your camera equipment, so you don’t need to remember the last set position. The video head’s Bridging technology, along with a ball-bearing drag system, ensures smooth, precise movements, along with impressive stability. This video head is made from aluminum, and uses high-quality, lightweight, PVC-free materials that make it durable and easy to carry.